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100 Things To Do In San Antonio Before You Die

Whether you were born and raised here or are just visiting for the weekend, you'll likely notice that San Antonio is busy growing and evolving — doing so in its own distinct fashion, simultaneously embracing tradition and innovation.

While the expansion of our famed River Walk and continued growth around the Pearl Brewery have already transformed the look and vibe of our downtown area, other spots — from Southtown to Stone Oak — are going through significant booms of their own.

Seems fair enough to say that, as much as many people like to see the Alamo City retaining a traditional big town feel, in many aspects it's now resembling more of an image folks may have when thinking of the country's seventh-largest city.

So, no surprise that all this change comes full circle in terms of how we at the Current conceptualize and present to you our annual City Guide.

Last year, for example, we offered you a geographical approach, carving up the city into distinct neighborhoods or areas of interest (dining, shopping, nightlife, recreation, etc.).

This time around, we thought we'd take a different path. Why not, we thought, offer you a great conversation starter while at the same time provide you with some insight on great points of interest around our beautiful metropolis?

Hence our title: "100 Things To Do In San Antonio Before You Die." Catchy? We think so? Over the top? Maybe! Guess we really wanted to drive home the point that we feel they're all really good.

From obvious musts (the Mission Trail) to off-the-beaten path oddities (Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Museum) and campy traditions (Fiesta Cornyation), we tried to cram in a little bit of everything (in no particular order) to satisfy many tastes and preferences.

But hey, don't get us wrong, we don't even pretend to think we've got all the answers. Or even the best ideas, for that matter.

And the sheer reality is that there are more than 100 things you should experience here — we just had to draw the line somewhere!

If we left out one of your faves, apologies for the oversight, but please do let us know. We're all ears.

Oh, and despite the word "die" on the cover, we're not feeling morbid — we were just having a bit of fun. It's a great city with a rich history and a promising future, and all we want is for you to enjoy it here as much as we do.